The MariStar 280 is the golden child of the MasterCraft line. Winning Boating magazine’s undisputed “Boat of the Year” award put it in the spotlight, but its encore presentation has kept it there. Since the showering praise of the boating press, the MariStar 280 has shown true staying power, having spawned a saltwater version, along with a wakeboard edition. But it is the classic, American industrial chic concept, sharp lines and smart design -- the true embodiment of 280 style -- that continues to set it apart from both inboards and stern-drives alike.